Mumbai Police has announced a special traffic restriction (No entry) in South Mumbai on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in view of the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Mumbai.
According to a reports, strict security arrangements will be deployed in the Gateway area due to the high-level visit. Traffic changes have been made for the safety of citizens.
The main event 'India-France Year of Innovation' is being organized at the Gateway of India. This event is part of the initiative organized by the Consulate of France from February 14 to 22.
Also, the 'India-France Innovation Forum' will be held at the Taj Mahal Palace during President Macron's visit.
This forum will be attended by industrialists, startup entrepreneurs, researchers and policymakers from both countries. Innovation and technology cooperation will be discussed.
When and where will the restrictions be imposed?
Date: February 17, 2026
Time: 2.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Area: Gateway of India area and surrounding roads
Exemption for essential vehicles: Ambulance, Police, Fire, VIP and essential service vehicles
Road Closures and Alternative Routes:
1) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg
Shyam Prasad Mukherjee Chowk (Regal Junction) ➝ Gateway of India ➝ Adam Street ➝ P. Ramchandani Marg ➝ Joachim Alva Chowk (North Court)
Closed for general vehicles (except emergency services)
2) P. Ramchandani Marg
Joachim Alva Chowk ➝ Adam Street: Vehicles coming from this direction prohibited
Alternative routes
1. To proceed from Regal Junction:
Regal Junction ➝Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg ➝Mahakavi Bhushan Marg ➝Right turn ➝B. K. Boman Behram Marg ➝ Next desired destination
2. From Regal to Radio Club:
Regal➝S.B.S. Road➝Electric House Junction➝Best Marg➝Alva Chowk➝Right turn ➝P. Ramchandani Marg➝Radio Club
3. From Radio Club to Regal:
Radio Club➝P. Ramchandani Marg➝Alva Chowk➝Left turn➝Best Marg➝Next desired destination
Bus Stands and Taxi Stands
BEST bus stands and taxi stands on Adam Street and P. Ramchandani Marg will remain temporarily closed.
Which routes will have no-parking zones?
Mumbai Police has appealed to citizens to plan their journey in advance, use public transport if possible and cooperate with the traffic police.
The police have also clarified that citizens should be careful as this event is likely to cause a huge crowd in South Mumbai.